Divorce, Injury, Contested Divorce, Accidents, Uncontested Divorce - We Can Help

At Brian A. Thomasson, P.L.C., we are a law firm that cares about our clients and their problems. Our focus is on personal injury (accidents, crashes, car wrecks) and family law matters (custody, visitation, divorce, contested divorce, separation (legal separation), , uncontested divorce, support, etc.). Personal injury encompasses a wide variety of cases - car accidents/car crashes/car wrecks, motorcycle accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, etc. Just like family law covers separation (sometimes called legal separation), divorce, uncontested divorce, contested divorce, child custody, child custody, child support, spousal support, etc.

While our primary office is in Chesapeake, Virginia, we practice law throughout Virginia including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Hampton to name a few. Whether you have been hurt in a car accident or by a cheating spouse, we would like to try to help.

We give personal attention and everyone works on your case meaning that if you call or come in, someone should be able to help you. With over 30 combined years in the legal field, we can offer insights on almost any and every legal problem.

While we are known for excellence in family law, as divorce attorneys, child custody lawyers, and support matters, we are also award winning attorneys in Civil Law as well as Criminal Law!

We are licensed to practice in every state court in Virginia. We are also licensed in the Federal Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia. We bring a unique and different perspective based upon our combined experiences.

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Divorce, Family Law, Separation, Accident and Injury Lawyers in Chesapeake and all over Virginia

When it comes to handling your divorce, family law matter, accident or injury cases, we have been helping people in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and throughout Virginia since the 90s. While our primary office is in Chesapeake, VA, we are close to all of the courts and we frequently travel to them. Through the use of technology, we are able to assist you in your divorce as your divorce lawyers where ever you may be located.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Divorce or Family Law In Virginia

How Do I Get Legally Separated?
- In Virginia, there is no such thing as "legal separation". You are either married or divorced. You are separated for the sake of divorce if you have been living separate and apart from your spouse and when you separated one of you had the intention for the separation to be permanent.

What is an Uncontested Divorce?
- An uncontested divorce is one where the parties are not arguing or fighting over any of the issues. They are the quickest and cheapest ways to get a divorce in Virginia. Want more information, contact one of our top rated divorce lawyers for a completely free consultation.

What is a Contested Divorce?
- A contested divorce is when there are one or more issues that the parties cannot agree upon. This means that the Court has to decide it. This is where having a good divorce attorney is necessary. Without the right representation, you could not get what you are entitled to by law. For more information, check out our blog article on contested divorce. For more information, contact one of our top rated divorce lawyers for a completely free consultation.

Do both parties have to sign divorce papers in Virginia?
- The short answer is no both parties do not have to sign divorce papers in Virginia to get a divorce. For a more in depth discussion, please read our blog post (it is only about a 3 minute read) on the questions "Do Both Parties Have To Sign Divorce Papers In Virginia?".

Divorce Lawyer Near Me
- Lots of people want to know about the advantages or disadvantages of having a divorce lawyer near them. In our blog post we do our best to give you the answer to this question. "Divorce Lawyer Near Me"